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Sustainable nanomaterials by design

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A new material selection tool offers a proactive perspective on nanotechnology research and development.

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Fig. 1: A traditional material selection chart.
Fig. 2: A conceptual model of the techno-ecological dimensions of sustainable nanomaterial selection and use.

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Babbitt, C.W., Moore, E.A. Sustainable nanomaterials by design. Nature Nanotech 13, 621–623 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-018-0235-7

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